Preserve sacred memories of Uncle Ho

President Ho Chi Minh has passed away, but the memories of the times Quang Ninh youths and teenagers met him in the past are still imprinted in their minds. The tight handshakes, the close gestures, the advice and the devoted guidance of Uncle Ho are always remembered by generations of cadres and people of all ethnic groups in the province, striving to carry out well, worthy of the affection Uncle Ho had for Quang Ninh province.

ádfasdf — Ms. Nguyen Thi Ngoc Xuan (Van Don district) was one of the people who met Uncle Ho at Ngoc Vung island commune on the afternoon of November 12, 1962.

Although she has entered her 80s, the memories of Uncle Ho visiting the soldiers and people of Ngoc Vung island commune, Cam Pha district (now Van Don district) on the afternoon of November 12, 1962 are still intact in the heart of Mrs. Nguyen Thi Ngoc Xuan (80 years old), currently living in Dong Xa commune, Van Don district. At that time, Mrs. Xuan was a young teacher who had just graduated from school and had just started working at the island commune's Primary School, as the Deputy Team Leader, participating in the work of the local Youth Union.

Holding the photo of Uncle Ho talking with teachers and students of Ngoc Vung island commune, Ms. Xuan emotionally said: "It was lucky and honorable that in that photo, I was standing in the same frame with Uncle Ho. That day, the sun was mild and the weather was cool. We were in class when we heard the sound of a helicopter. Both teachers and students ran quickly towards the island's military unit. From the plane, an old man with a beard and white hair stepped down. Everyone shouted: "Uncle Ho, Uncle Ho!". The whole island was extremely happy, everyone wanted to get closer to Uncle Ho, the whole group followed Uncle Ho all the way to the yard of the military unit on the island.

After visiting the oldest people on the island, Uncle Ho kindly asked and gave candy to each child, then intimately asked: "Who has memorized the 5 things Uncle Ho taught the children?". Team leader Nguyen Minh Trang answered clearly and distinctly all 5 things, and was patted on the head and praised by Uncle Ho. "I want to hear the island children sing a short song for me", I immediately started the song "I am a young pioneer". I don't know why I kept getting emotional, flustered and then backed away. Uncle encouraged me, then instructed: "You have to keep the rhythm like Uncle Ho". So everyone followed Uncle Ho's steady hand movements and sang the song "Solidarity". Uncle also advised us: "Teachers must teach well. Students must be very obedient. Practice good morality to build the homeland and country in the future", Mrs. Xuan continued.

The moment of meeting Uncle Ho was a highlight for the army and people of Ngoc Vung island commune, becoming the motivation for many generations of Ngoc island youth to strive to compete in studying and working. During the years of resistance against the US, the people of Ngoc island always remembered Uncle Ho's teachings, united as one, becoming a steel fortress that shot down many enemy planes, firmly protecting the sea and islands of their homeland. Ngoc Vung island commune was also honored to be awarded the title of Hero of the People's Armed Forces.

Quang Ninh is the place that marked President Ho Chi Minh's special affection for the Party, government and people when he was honored to welcome him nine times. His thoughts, feelings and thoughtful, profound advice are priceless heritages.

adfz — Mr. Nguyen Van Gieng (93 years old) Hong Ha ward, Ha Long city reads documents and articles about Uncle Ho in Quang Ninh Newspaper.

More than half a century has passed, but the familiar, simple image and the thoughtful teachings of Uncle Ho are still deeply imprinted in the memory of Mr. Nguyen Van Gieng (93 years old), a Party member of more than 60 years in Hong Ha ward, Ha Long city, until today. He used to be an officer of the Hai Ninh Provincial Police Department and later an officer of the Hai Ninh Provincial Party Committee Office (now Quang Ninh province).

Mr. Gieng choked up: The luckiest and most honorable thing in my life was meeting Uncle Ho 4 times, twice in the capital Hanoi and twice in my beloved hometown Quang Ninh. Every time, my impression of Uncle Ho was that he was a simple, approachable leader who loved the people like his own children. The time Uncle Ho visited Hai Ninh province in February 1960, that year was also the year I had the honor to stand in the ranks of the Party. I am very grateful to the Party and Uncle Ho! In 1960, when Uncle Ho visited Hai Ninh province, on the ferry, he did not sit in the car but stood up to talk with the Secretary and Chairman of the province. Seeing Uncle Ho in real life, meeting him in flesh and blood, I just wanted to cry, I was very touched. Uncle encouraged Hai Ninh province, which was still poor at that time, to try to make the mountainous region catch up with the lowland region.

It was an honor to meet Uncle Ho, to listen to his conversation, his simplicity, propriety, and his advice to cadres to live and work wholeheartedly for the people, always in Mr. Gieng's mind. Mr. Gieng confided: Uncle Ho has always been the best example for me, especially in terms of thrift and simplicity. I heard that when Uncle Ho ate rice and dropped a grain of rice on the table, he picked it up and ate it instead of throwing it away. He said that each grain of rice was the sweat and effort of the farmers, and must be cherished. Those were truly profound teachings for us.

Studying and following Uncle Ho, Mr. Gieng always kept in mind: "As long as I am healthy and can help the people and the country, I will always try my best." Therefore, during his working years as well as after retirement, Mr. Gieng always promoted the exemplary vanguard qualities of a Party member, actively participating in the activities of the agency and the neighborhood. He also composed many songs, mainly praising the Party, Uncle Ho and the country and people of Vietnam. Not only actively participating in local activities, he also regularly propagated and mobilized people in the neighborhood to well implement the Party's policies and guidelines, the State's policies and laws; mobilized his children and grandchildren to strive to study and contribute to building the locality and the country to develop more and more...

Remembering Uncle Ho's teachings, generations of cadres, party members, and people of all ethnic groups in Quang Ninh province have spent their lives studying and following Uncle Ho's teachings. And stories about the times they met Uncle Ho will continue to be passed on, becoming the motivation for future generations to continue building a rich and strong Quang Ninh as Uncle Ho had instructed during his lifetime.

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